10/06/2026
✨Athlete of the Month for October: Kristin B.✨
Kristin has had such an incredible season, with a breakthrough race in Maine followed by a super strong performance at Ironman Chattanooga! Her success is a true reflection of her hard work, dedication, and the positive attitude we’ve come to love about her.
She faced an ankle injury but did everything in her power to get to the starting line ready. She followed her training plan, and it paid off! She had an amazing swim, coming out of the water well ahead of others who typically swim at her pace and finishing 3rd in her age group! Then she absolutely dominated on the bike, taking 1st in her age group by over 8:30 minutes! Finally, she ran HER RACE and came away with a 15-minute Ironman PR!
It’s easy to see the work ahead - continuing to get stronger and faster on the run. But it’s just as important to STOP, take a breath, and celebrate where she is and everything she’s accomplished. She’s earned it!
From Kristin:
“Returning to Full Distance Ironman racing in my 40s was more of a challenge than I thought it was going to be. Joining Rise Up Racing has been a key to my success. My race day was not just fueled by my determination and goals, but also by the incredible energy from my teammates. I loved cheering them on the course and every time I saw someone it gave me even more energy to push through. I am proud of my race performance and multiple PRs and proud to be on Rise Up Racing.”
Congratulations Kristin! 🎉
